small annoying problem with shifter knob
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Vancouver, BC
small annoying problem with shifter ****
when my revs are up past 3000, especially in 4th, my shifter **** wiggles itself loose and i have to screw it back on. i've torqued on it as much as i can and it still comes loose. any ideas?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Carmichael CA
Re: small annoying problem with shifter **** (SizzleChest)
Sounds like your threads are rounded and not holding well enough. You might want to try a tap & die and clean the threads. Wrapping the shaft threads with teflon tape might help.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Re: small annoying problem with shifter **** (inferno-vette)
I put a nut on the shifter first and then put the ball where I wanted it, then tightened the "jam"nut. No problems and the "H" patern is straight. :D
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Deep East Texas
Re: small annoying problem with shifter **** (Paul 75 L82)
I put a nut on the shifter first and then put the ball where I wanted it, then tightened the "jam"nut. No problems and the "H" patern is straight.
Take it from me, buy a Hurst. It brings driving to a new level.
I agree with both comments.
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Safety Car
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From: Vancouver, BC
Re: small annoying problem with shifter **** (Rockn-Roll)
actually the teflon tape worked pretty well. i had thought about it before i made the post, but i thought it would need something more. thanks all!
